Kate Middleton opted for another elegant look as she arrived in Marseille today to cheer on England in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final match against Fiji.
The 41-year-old Princess of Wales hopes England does better than Wales, who lost to Argentina yesterday, as Prince William and George cheered her on.
Continuing her new elegant dressing style, the Queen opted for a £30 white blazer from Zara that she had previously worn.
Kate, who sang the national anthem at the Stade de Marseille, hopes to be the Red Roses’ lucky charm after witnessing their incredible opening win against Argentina at the same stadium.
While George didn’t go along today, Kate was instead accompanied by Bill Beaumont, chairman of World Rugby.
Kate Middleton opted for another elegant look as she arrived in Marseille today to cheer on England in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final match against Fiji
The 41-year-old Princess of Wales hopes England does better than Wales, who lost to Argentina yesterday, as Prince William and George cheered her on
Kate chatted to Bill Beaumont, Chairman of World Rugby
The 41-year-old Princess of Wales hopes England does better than Wales, who lost to Argentina yesterday, as Prince William and George cheered her on
The princess was joined today by tens of thousands of England fans who conquered the sun-drenched city.
Supporters dressed as knights stormed into the bars along the streets leading to the Stade de Velodrome to let Steve Borthwick’s men take over.
They could be seen belting out hits including “Sweet Caroline” as the idyllic French town went English for just a day.
The Red Roses will need to up their game if they are to beat the Flying Fijians, who defeated them at Twickenham earlier this year.
But among those supporting them in the task were Blair Sales, 60, and his son Seb, 20, who arrived at the epic battle dressed as knights.
Mr Sales, who has worn the same outfit at the last three World Cups, said: “I think we will do it today – we have to do it against Fiji.” Seb, who traveled from Bath with his father, added: ” If we get the scrum right we should win.”
Debbie Harris and Mike Taylor came dressed as Knuckles McGinty from Paddington 2 and hope England will ban the Fijians.
Mr Taylor said: “I expect England to tune in today, I think they will do it.”
Bradley Webster, 38, and friends James Chappell. 43, and Nigel Wilson, 58, arrived as Fijians in Hawaiian outfits but believe the Red Roses will win.
Continuing her new elegant dressing style, the Queen opted for an all-white ensemble
Catherine, Princess of Wales and patron applauds before the Rugby World Cup in France
Rob Bryers, President of the RFU, Catherine, Princess of Wales and Patron of the England Rugby Football Union (RFU), and Sir Bill Beaumont CBE, Chairman of World Rugby
“I think it’s going to be tight, but we’ll get there,” Mr Chappell said.
After Wales and Ireland were eliminated last night, England are the only home nation in the competition.
But the Fijians were hoping for a surprise as Isireli Vulaidausiga (42) and Waisea Boginisoki (40) had traveled from the Pacific island specifically for the game.
The team was surprised by Portugal last week after some good form.
Mr Vulaidausiga said: “This is something different, this is a quarter-final.” It’s do or die. I think we’ll do it – but may the best team win.”
It came after Prince George put on an animated show watching Wales take on Argentina in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
The 10-year-old royal traveled to France with Prince William on Saturday to cheer on Wales at the Stade de Marseille and looked adorable alongside his father.
Princess of Wales and Patron of the England Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Sir Bill Beaumont CBE, Chairman of World Rugby
Kate paired her white jacket with black pants
Everyone laughs: The princess giggled while playing with the staff
Rob Bryers, President of the RFU, Catherine, Princess of Wales and Patron of the England Rugby Football Union (RFU), and Sir Bill Beaumont CBE, Chairman of World Rugby,
Kate seemed pleased as she watched
The trip marks the youngster’s first time watching an international sporting event abroad in person and he definitely made the most of it
While his mother, the Princess of Wales, supports the England rugby team as patron of the Rugby Football Union, George appears to have made his loyalty clear by attending the Wales game.
George – a future Prince of Wales – arrived with his father, who is a patron of the Welsh Rugby Union.
He was a mini-me of William, both wearing matching navy suits and red ties – the latter appearing to be a patriotic nod to the Welsh side.
The pair were welcomed by World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont, France 2023 deputy chief executive Martine Nemecek and Welsh Rugby Union president Gerald Davies.
George was the first to be greeted by Sir Bill, came forward, shook the former England rugby player’s hand and said hello.
William laughed and chatted with the former England captain, telling him: “Good to see you.” “I thought I’d bring George along tonight.”
Prince George traveled to France with Prince William to cheer on Wales in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final match against Argentina
Ten-year-old George joined William at the Stade de Marseille on Saturday – the first time the youngster had personally watched an international sporting event abroad
Prince George put on an animated show as he watched Wales take on Argentina in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final today
Sir Bill Beaumont, chairman of World Rugby and former England captain, welcomed Prince George
The pair were also welcomed by Welsh Rugby Union President Gerald Davies before the game
When introducing his son to Davies, William remarked: ‘Gerald wore the Wales jersey and was one of the best players of all time.’ Bill played for England.’
Pointing to Davies and then to Sir Bill, William joked: “He was very quick and quite sluggish.”
George and William sat in the presidential box to watch the game.
In February last year, George stood between his parents as they watched England v Wales in the Six Nations, but he was unsure who to support.
When asked at Twickenham who he would choose, the young prince shrugged and smiled at William, who laughed and said: “It’s become quite nice in the house,” pointing to Kate and adding: “She’s quite excited about it. ‘I’m trying to stay out of it.’
In February last year, George stood between his parents as they watched England v Wales in the Six Nations, but he was unsure who to support. George is pictured today
Prince William, the Prince of Wales, and his son Prince George at the Rugby World Cup
George seemed delighted to watch Wales
George – a future Prince of Wales – arrived with his father, who is a patron of the Welsh Rugby Union
George – a future Prince of Wales – arrived with his father, who is a patron of the Welsh Rugby Union
William looked pleased as she chatted with others
William and George looked wonderful together in their red ties
In February last year, George stood between his parents as they watched England v Wales in the Six Nations, but he was unsure who to support
Prince George traveled to France with Prince William to cheer on Wales in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final match against Argentina
Ten-year-old George joined William at the Stade de Marseille on Saturday – the first time the youngster had personally watched an international sporting event abroad
Prince George put on an animated show as he watched Wales take on Argentina in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final today
The prince, who is preparing for school entrance exams this fall, plays rugby at school.
Last year, Kate asked George to tell the group that he was learning to play the game himself. “He has all the equipment,” she said. George described how he had begun to learn to tackle and turned to his mother to say, “But I haven’t tackled you yet!”
A laughing Kate replied: “Yes you did.”
Kate revealed George and his siblings Charlotte, six, and Louis, three, “all enjoyed” rugby, with Louis adopting a “kamikaze” style of play.
William, who is also a patron of the Football Association, was criticized in May for choosing not to attend the historic Women’s World Cup final when England faced Spain in Sydney.
Wales finished top of their group and remained unbeaten throughout the group stage, including a comfortable 40-6 victory over Australia.